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Menstrual discrimination reinforces patriarchy and exclusion and it affects girls and women at home, in schools, and throughout society.

The District Surveillance Focal Person, Olanya Paul, revealed that Uganda continues to receive periodic outbreak reports with new cases already confirmed among health workers.

Prof Francis Omaswa, chairman of the board, said the institution needs to be very well governed and ranked to the highest international standards.

District Health Officer Jimmy Odongo issued the alert during the inaugural Ebola taskforce meeting, chaired by Deputy Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Obonyo Magwar.

Dr. Patrick Kijumi, the Lamwo District Health Officer also in-charge Padibe Health Centre IV, said rural operating theatres have significantly improved emergency healthcare delivery.

The DHO of Hoima told tndNews, Uganda that the suspect had a sign of nose bleeding, an Ebola sign.

As the world prepares for the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA79) in Geneva from 18-23 May 2026, global health and gender justice advocates are raising urgent questions.

Dr Ario Otema has served as Director of the National Institute of Public Health at Uganda’s Ministry of Health.

For Ojara, the recognition marks a major milestone in a journalism career dedicated to exposing systemic injustices often ignored by mainstream coverage.

To bridge the gap, the blood bank has intensified community outreach through sensitisation campaigns and radio programmes.

Dr. Stanely Avudraga, the Lamwo district veterinary officer, said many farmers have become reluctant to regularly spray their animals, resulting in increasing cases of tick infestation in several sub-counties.

Oyam District Health Officer (DHO), Dr. Thomas Malinga, urged the local community to support the movement of the ambulance by providing some resources for fuel.